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26/04/2007 : Dental Negligence Claims
Dental negligence is a type of clinical negligence for which compensation can be claimed when negligent dental treatment results in personal injury. The majority of dentists are very successful in helping their patients to achieve good oral health.… »

26/04/2007 : Maternity Care In Crisis
The birth of a child is one of the most rewarding experiences we can have, and advances in medical technology and training should make it a safe one too. But recent studies point to an alarming rise in the number of birth-related accidents in the UK.… »

26/04/2007 : The Statistics
Fortunately, the vast majority of healthcare mistakes result in little or no harm to the patient. Official estimates of the rate of medical accidents are about 1 in 10 hospital admissions (excluding hospital infections). A number of these go unnoticed… »

26/04/2007 : Negligent Indemnity?
In the vast majority of cases, healthcare professionals at the wrong end of a Clinical Negligence claim are employed by an NHS Trust. Accordingly, the professional can rely on NHS indemnity to cover damages and legal costs. Dentists, doctors and various… »

26/04/2007 : The European Court Of Human Rights Confirms UK Consent Law
The European Court of Human Rights (“ECHR”) has recently made a decision in the case of Natalie Evans v United Kingdom (2007). Natalie Evans was rendered infertile following ovarian cancer treatment. As a result of this treatment Miss… »

19/04/2007 : Hold The Front Page - Da Vinci Code Cryptic Copyright Ruling Clarified
Clarity has been restored to an area of copyright law after the Court of Appeal’s ruling on Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. Although the appeal court agreed with trial judge Mr Justice Peter Smith’s conclusions, it felt the need… »

17/04/2007 : Leasehold Properties: What to Watch…
The skylines of our regional towns and cities have changed dramatically in recent years. The main routes into Plymouth, Exeter and Truro all have the tell-tale yellow signs letting the driver know of exciting, fresh named, new developments. The property… »

17/04/2007 : Beware Shareholder Litigation
Directors need to be prepared for the changes coming in from October 2007 explains Nigel Hanson. IT WAS one of those dusty old principles that every law student had to know – the rule in Foss v Harbottle (1843). Broadly it said that… »

17/04/2007 : Don't Take A Chance On Gambling Ads
Organisations using lotteries, draws and promotions with prizes are affected by new laws coming into effect in September explains Nigel Hanson. All bets may currently be off for Torbay’s new casino after the Government’s plans… »

10/04/2007 : Company Law Reform In Full Swing
April 6 saw the continuation of the phased implementation of the Companies Act 2006. Persons over 70 can now become or continue as directors of public companies (or their private company subsidiaries) without the approval of the company’s… »

04/04/2007 : Collateral Warranty - Why Do You Need One?
Five years ago XYZ Ltd leased a brand new office building after winning a large contract and urgently needing extra space. The developer did not offer collateral warranties and also insisted XYZ Ltd entered into a full repairing and insuring lease. After… »

04/04/2007 : Family Matters : A Guide To Public Funding
If you are having family difficulties and are concerned about the cost of seeking advice from a solicitor, you may be eligible for publicly funded advice and representation. In cases concerning family matters there are different types of public funding… »

04/04/2007 : New Law On Directors’ Duties
Richard Coombs explains what businesses need to know about the new raft of legislation affecting directors of companies. Debate and controversy is currently surrounding the introduction of statutory statements for directors’ duties. These… »

04/04/2007 : Home Information Packs: D-Day Approaches…
1st June sees the biggest change to residential property sales for years. We are only weeks away from the introduction of the controversial Home Information Pack (a ‘HIP’), and many sellers will simply not be ready. What is a Home Information… »

04/04/2007 : Statutory Disciplinary And Grievance Procedures
In 2004, the Government introduced Statutory Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. The idea, and it is a good one, was that disputes between employers and employees should be resolved within the workplace if at all possible. The problem with the… »

03/04/2007 : Growth – Some Have It – Some Don’t
Growth of our cities and towns is an emotive subject. Depending on where you live or what you do will determine whether you are for it or against it. Whatever side of the fence you are on, it’s important you take an interest in an event that is… »

02/04/2007 : Funding Is Tough For Charities
The voluntary sector is hugely important to the economy of the South West. There are over 6,400 organisations, with around 65,000 people in paid employment, in Devon and Cornwall, and this excludes thousands of volunteers, according to research published… »

30/03/2007 : Hold The Front Page - Confusion in Contempt - and Copyright Galore
There have been calls for a review of the contempt laws following disarray over publicity in the cash-for-honours investigation. On 5th March the Attorney General tried to obtain an injunction against the Guardian to gag its reporting about an email,… »

28/03/2007 : Coping With Growth
The South West is booming with more people moving into the area than anywhere else in the UK and economic growth also outstripping most of the country. Whilst this recognition of the South West’s pre-eminent charms is understandable, it brings… »

13/03/2007 : Competition Law - Beware Of Price Fixing
Independent schools and football kit suppliers have something in common. They both hit the headlines breaking the competition law - price fixing of football shirts and illegal sharing of information about school fees. The competition law is there… »

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